The Macoma Valley Regional School District said Kimball's termination was justified following a report primarily prepared by an outside consultant. The report determined that Kimball had violated policy and given a la carte items like sports drinks and French fries to multiple students over several months.

"This review was comprehensive, and provides the facts and answers the school community has called for and deserves regarding this chapter in the history of our school district," Superintendent Amanda Isabelle said in a statement. "I am confident moving forward that Mascoma will be more proactive in sharing the many, many positive programs we have in place to support our students and community, and in strengthening communication among all stakeholders in our schools."

Immediately after her firing, the Mascoma Valley School District demanded that Kimball be given her job back. But Isabelle later said the district has rescinded its demand given the information from the boy's mother.

Kimball's firing sparked national headlines as she and her former employer Cafe Services fired back at each other. Celebrity chef José Andrés, who is known for providing free meals to survivors of natural disasters, tweeted out Kimball's story Friday and encouraged her to apply for a position at his company.

About 364 out of the nearly 1,000 students enrolled in the school district, or 36%, receive free or reduced fee lunch, according to the New Hampshire Department of Education. Isabelle said the district "does not refuse food to hungry children who cannot afford to pay." She noted in her statement that the free lunch policy is limited to "meals, milk, fruits and vegetables," but that other items such as "ice cream bars and sports drinks" are not provided for free.